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Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Hope and Vision Communities is a young, small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.
Do you have experience of writing compelling grant applications?
We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to help us grow our existing income and build a strong portfolio of funders for Hope and Vision Communities.
This could be done from our small office in Wargrave, at home, or a hybrid mix of both.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and lead efforts in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. As a vital member of our fundraising team, you will play a key role in sustaining and expanding our impactful community programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Research and Identification:
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Conduct research to identify potential trust and grant funding opportunities.
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Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.
Proposal Development:
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Prepare compelling and persuasive funding proposals and grant applications.
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Customise proposals to align with the priorities and requirements of different funders.
Relationship Building:
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders.
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Communicate effectively with donors to provide updates on projects and impact.
Grant Management:
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Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
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Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms.
Networking and Representation:
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Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences.
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Build a network of contacts within the funding community.
Budgeting and Financial Acumen:
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Contribute to budget development for grant applications and proposals.
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Monitor and report on financial performance related to grants.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector.
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Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
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Strong project management and organisational abilities.
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Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements.
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Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
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Passion for community development, social impact, and positive change.
How to Apply:
Please apply on this platform. We are looking to recruit asap, and interview will take place as soon as we receive a matching application.
Hope and Vision Communities Charity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join our team and contribute to securing vital funding that empowers communities and brings positive change!
Hours: 0.4 FTE
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE equivalent (£11,200 - 14,000 pa pro-rata)
Please upload a CV and cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Education Delivery Specialist - Essex & London
Anne Frank Trust UK
Home-based/Hybrid within Essex (preferably Colchester, Southend or East London based), with two days per month in the London office, and frequent local and regional and occasional UK-wide travel
Permanent
Full time, with some evening and weekend hours with TOIL provided
Salary £29,405 (including London weighting) with yearly incremental rises to £30,405, £31,405 and £32,405 subject to satisfactory annual appraisal
Excellent benefits including 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (plus discretionary closure days in December), contributory pension, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, travel loan cards
Are you based in Essex or East London with access to a car, highly organised, and with the skills to engage 9 to 15-year-olds in education programmes?
Are you looking for a varied, exciting, and demanding role, working alongside colleagues who are passionate about young people and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the Anne Frank Trust UK, an education charity that educates 9 to 15-year-olds about Anne Frank and the Holocaust, empowering them to challenge all forms of prejudice, to help recruit an Education Delivery Specialist.
Founded in 1991, The Anne Frank Trust UK is the UK partner of the Anne Frank House Amsterdam. "I'll make my voice heard, I'll go out into the world and work for humankind!" wrote Anne Frank in her diary on 12 March 1944. The Trust has a 30-year record of empowering young people to challenge prejudice, inspired by Anne Frank and the antisemitism that she experienced through the Holocaust.
Education Delivery Specialists are the front-line delivery posts for all programmes, leading workshops, training peer educators and mentoring ambassadors across the country. You will be committed to equality with the skills to engage 9 to 15-year-olds through learning and empowerment. You will join a dedicated team, passionate about young people, and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice.
Key responsibilities
- Programme Delivery: You will plan and deliver educational programmes for young people (ages 9-15) focused on challenging prejudice, empowering them with knowledge and skills. You will book programmes into schools, maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and lead workshops and online sessions. You will prioritise equality and diversity, emphasising inclusive educational activities and impact.
- Training, Mentoring and Support: You will train young people as peer educators and Ambassadors to disseminate anti-prejudice messages effectively, and provide mentoring, offering support and guiding them.
- Events: You will organise events, study trips, and projects with Ambassadors and communities, working to targets, curriculum, and quality standards. You will monitor and evaluate activities, maintaining records.
- Database and Fundraising Support: You will maintain comprehensive records on the Trust's databases and contribute occasionally to fundraising efforts, such as grant applications and supporting at donor events.
The Education Delivery Specialist will have substantial experience of running learning activities with groups of young people, including aged 9-15 years, and experience of engaging with and meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people. You will also have experience of providing pastoral/emotional support, working successfully as part of a team, and keeping records and writing reports. You will have knowledge of best practice in teaching and/or youth empowerment, as well as be familiar with the needs and issues of young people. You will understand and have ideas about how to challenge prejudice, and an understanding of safeguarding. You will be highly organised, with excellent administration skills, and able to build and maintain effective relationships. You will use your initiative, creativity, and energy to solve problems and develop new ways of working. You will have an inspiring presentation style with warm, professional interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about Anne Frank and the work of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
The role is home-based within the Essex region or in East London (Colchester or Southend are preferred). Ideally you will have access to appropriate working space which can be discussed at interview. There will be frequent local and regional travel and occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays. Expenses are covered and time off in lieu is given for evening and weekend work. You will have a current valid UK driving licence and access to a car. The role is subject to an advanced DBS check on appointment, and references.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please apply with your CV via the link. Jen at Charity People will be in touch about next steps.
The closing date is 9am Tuesday 22 April. First stage interviews will take place on Friday 2 May via Zoom with a second stage interview w/c 6 May in person in London or Essex. We ask that applications complete this Equality, Diversity and Inclusion .
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The charity’s services are funded through statutory contracts and the future of this income is always uncertain. This post is therefore crucial in order to ensure that we can continue to provide ‘added value’ to our commissioned services and maximise the support we offer to our service users.
The post holder will have experience of working within an events or fundraising environment and is responsible for supporting the Director in:
· Planning and delivering all the events from planning agreed, to a high quality and achieving sales targets
· Act as an ambassador for BACKUP in the wider community
· Engage, build and maintain relationships with community organisations and community partners to maximise income and awareness of or charity.
· Increasing the charity’s income and making the organisation more sustainable across all income streams including our Social Enterprise - the coffee van.
· Identifying and seeking support from corporate and individual donors.
· Building on the fundraising that is already in place within the charity – regularly looking at ways to improve and increase support and income.
· Building upon (providing content) the Marketing Strategy for the charity – promoting its work and the need for support through social media.
NO CVs - Apply direct on website
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Location: Home-based, with travel across England, Scotland, and Wales
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus England bank holidays
- Employer pension contribution up to 5%
- Life insurance, critical illness cover & private health benefits
- 37.5-hour workweek
Note: This role requires travel with overnight stays across England, Scotland, and Wales.
About British Gas Energy Trust (BGET)
British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) supports individuals and families across England, Scotland, and Wales who are struggling with energy debt and financial hardship. This is an exciting opportunity to support the effective management of the Trust’s third party funded organisation grant programmes across England, Scotland and Wales
Key Responsibilities
· To act as the managerial point of contact between the Trust’s Grantees & the Trust ensuring programme materials up to date.
· To create documentation linked to grant programmes, such as Applications, Review Templates, Scoring Matrix and Grant Agreements.
· Build & manage positive “listening & learning” relationships with organisational grant applicants.
· Help ensure BGET learns from best practice delivery, and identify, recognize & respond to issues or opportunities as they arise.
· Undertaking both face to face and virtual monitoring visits as part of the project initiation, ongoing KPI and impact evaluation process, creating comprehensive follow-up reports and end of year reports.
· Ensure visibility & assurance of current policies and practice are in place with funded entities, identifying any risk to the Trust e.g. Safeguarding & Data Protection.
· Collect communication materials and help the Trust to amplify the voices of the organisations we support.
· In-put to the day-to-day contractual relationship with our Grant Management System provider, keeping data current and identifying improvements.
Reporting & Contract Management:
· Help ensure that organisations are supported to meet their obligations under their grant agreement, including KPIs and other reporting tools. Including identifying risks to delivery and supporting the grantee to help resolve any challenges with delivery that impact on the grant obligations.
· Collate comprehensive and clear feedback, data and information to monitor performance and impact on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Input into coordination, collection and analysis of Ofgem end of year reporting information.
· Ensure all data collection aligned to current Data Protection regulations and use and storage of data is in line with the Trust’s own policies and provide reassurance to the CEO and Board.
· Prepare clear and informative monthly programme updates and support the preparation of quarterly programme reports to the Board to clearly evidence operational delivery across the grant portfolio.
· Ensure that the outcomes and KPI information are used to create impact reports during the contract period.
· Conduct monitoring visits to funded projects, (in person and online) ensuring accurate briefing notes and write up of meetings are compiled and logged appropriately.
· Establish clear reporting systems with each grant organisation and ensure accurate notes of quarterly meetings with portfolio of projects.
· Work with Finance to ensure grant funds are expended in line with grant agreements and any regulatory requirements.
· Ensure accurate data is in place for year-end reporting.
Knowledge Sharing
· Identify and develop opportunities for the organisational grant applicants to work collaboratively and share learning.
· Create and deliver events for our projects either online or annually at our Annual Advisors Gathering.
· Ensure case studies and other content is collated from the projects to share through our channels.
Person Specification:
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
· Strong project management skills, with relevant project management software training.
· Good written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
· Strong at operational and project management with the ability to meet deadlines.
· Accuracy and attention to detail with a methodical approach.
· Flexible approach to changing circumstances, prepared to re-order priorities as required.
· Practical “can do” approach with ability to manage multiple work streams.
· Highly adept at Office 365 and Excel, technically confident in managing Grant Management systems.
· Significant experience monitoring grant programmes including KPI reporting, assessment and write-up.
· Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to communicate with confidence to a wide range of individuals and audiences.
· Excellent analytical & numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and share insights.
Desirable:
· Stakeholder management experience
Experience:
· A proven track record of managing effective operational delivery of impact focused grant making projects or programmes. Including grant programme design.
· Experience of developing and managing positive, equitable partnerships.
· Responsibility for managing our Grant Management System including establishing reporting systems and dashboards for the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in communities across the UK, working directly with organisations that deliver tangible support to those who need it most. If you are passionate about tackling fuel poverty and have the skills to drive a high-impact programmes initiative, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship and the successful candidate must hold the right to work in the United Kingdom.
A basic DBS check is a requirement of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A place to make things happen
Location: Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton, Hybrid with travel to their office or site/external meeting at least once a month.
Salary: £57,211 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
Our client believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything they do and inspires them to go above and beyond for their customers.
They pride themselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.
They’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. They’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support their customers - and their people.
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you with them.
About the role
As the Fire & Building Safety Manager, you'll ensure that fire safety responsibilities across the organisation are fully understood and properly executed. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining a fire safety culture that minimises risk and guarantees that no fire risk assessments are overdue. You will inspire your colleagues and lead the Fire Safety Assessors & Project Manager, ensuring compliance and safety standards are always met, and that necessary remedial work is promptly addressed. By ensuring customer safety and fire management is proactive, you'll play a key part in safeguarding their residents and assets.
This is an exciting role as you'll manage a national portfolio, including high rise residential properties, ensuring they're safe for their customers. As the landscape of Fire & Building Safety is evolving - as their Fire & Building Safety Manager you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of this service and make continuous improvements ensuring that they're keeping abreast of change and in line with legislation.
Salary
The spot salary for this post is £57,211 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.
About you
As a Fire & Building Safety Manager you'll have:
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management or equivalent fire risk assessment qualification.
• Proven experience managing fire safety programs and delivering Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing a team and driving performance improvements in fire safety.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of collaborating across departments.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
Interviews
1st stage interview will take place on 1st May. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Congruity questionnaire to complete prior to 2nd stage interviews.
2nd stage interviews will take place on 9th May via Teams.
A place to build a future
They have big ambitions. That means they need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. There, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in their collaborative environment and take your career in different directions. They also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - plus the opportunity to purchase more - access to an online GP, gym discounts and a day to spend volunteering for a cause that matters to you.
If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of their recruitment process, please let them know they will ensure requirements are met.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or they receive a high volume of applications, they may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, They do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to their organisation and to your future, apply now.
You may also have experience in the following: Facilities Manager, Site Quality, H&S Management, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety, States Manager, Site Management, H&S Compliance, Retail Facilities, Facility Manager, IOSH, British Institute of Facilities Management, H&S Manager, Maintenance Engineer, NEBOSH, Building Manager, Fire Safety Manager etc.
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We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.
The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Technology Project Manager - 18 months contract
Salary offered: £47,460 per annum
Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a Social Care charity, which provides high quality support and care to vulnerable people in North-East London. The organisation is proud to empower the people they support to live fulfilling lives, make positive choices, and embrace opportunities that matter to them. They believe in engaging, enabling, and empowering the people they support to make positive choices and live the lives they want. Care is at the very heart of everything they do.
About the role
This pivotal role will drive organisation's digital maturity, overseeing the implementation of key systems such as Digital Care Records, Time-Attendance, M365, and other business-critical platforms. You'll work collaboratively with senior leaders and operational teams to deliver projects that improve efficiency, streamline processes, and foster a culture of digital confidence across the organisation.
Given the nature of our services, we're particularly looking for someone with experience in the Care Sector or a related field such as healthcare or social work, who understands the operational and regulatory complexities of delivering frontline care. The first major project you'll lead will be the implementation of a new digital care records system, and sector insight will be key to ensuring success from the outset. Reporting directly to the executive Director of People and Corporate Services, you will be working very closely with internal and external stakeholders, as well as managing the Care and Support Technology Officer.
If you're an experienced digital leader with a passion for transforming organisations through technology, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in a values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Outward's digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Manage end-to-end project implementation, developing systems such as digital care records - Nourish, M365, etc.
- Work with teams to design and deliver training programmes that improve digital literacy and enable effective system use.
- Ensure seamless integration and ongoing optimisation of digital systems across the organisation.
- Identifying, managing risks and implementing effective solutions.
- Use data and analytics to drive decision-making, monitor performance, and demonstrate impact.
- Develop processes to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage system upgrades.
- Ensure systems are configured to capture and report key performance indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Essential:
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience leading digital transformation projects, including successful systems implementation and embedding.
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of systems development, integration, and maintenance-including platforms such as Care Records (e.g. Nourish) and Time & Attendance systems (e.g. Sona).
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.
- Established experience in producing both high-level strategic and operational reports, using data and appropriate reporting tools.
- In-depth knowledge of digital systems, including M365 and other business-critical platforms.
- Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable:
- Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP).
- Experience in the care or non-profit sector.
- Experience in implementing, or developing, or using the following systems: Sona Time Attendance, Nourish care records, Workable ATS, iTrent HR system.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and their application in care delivery.
The role will be closing on 22nd April, 2025. The client receives suitable CVs, they may close the role early.
First stage interview w/c 28th April,2025 - brief MSTeams call with the Hiring Manager
Second stage interview will - formal interviews + assessment on the day + Service Users conversation w/c 5th May, 2025
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Capital Appeals Manager (Fundraising Manager)
Salary: Circa 42k FTE Depending on Experience, pro rata for part time
Hours: Part-Time, 3 days (21 hours) per week can be worked flexibly or on set days.
Duration: 2 year contract.
Location: Strength and Learning Through Horses, Greengate Stables, Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2AQ
Responsible to: CEO Rosie Bensley
About Us:
Strength & Learning Through Horses provides mental health and education support to some of London’s most vulnerable young people through offering equine assisted therapy and alternative education programmes. The organisation’s ability to deliver excellence in its service quality is dependent upon a skilled and competent workforce where learning and continuous improvement is a fundamental aim.
Strength & Learning Through Horses has been in operation for over 10 years and has grown year on year in terms of income and number of young people reached and number of services we offer.
We have 5 full time and 5 part time contracted staff members, 18 freelance staff members and work with 17 volunteers. 400 – 500 young people per year benefit from our life changing services; our hope is that this will increase to 700+ per year from 2027 once the building project at our site is complete. We have ambitious longer term plans for growth.
We have been operating in North London for over 10 years from a small stables, after our lease sadly came to an end in January 2023 we moved to our long term home. This was a derelict stables owned by the Council which we have secured via a 25 year lease. In 2022-23 we raised £300,000 to get the site usable as an equine therapy centre although it is still very run down with much of it boarded up an derelict. We now have full planning permission to develop the site and build a purpose built equine therapy centre which will allow us to double the number of young people who access the space.
About the Role:
To make this dream a reality we are looking for an experienced Capital Fundraising Manager to lead the Capital fundraising campaign for this project to raise £700,000 over 2 years in order to fund this build.
The hope is to raise £350,000 in year one in order to fund half of the build (stage 1) with the remaining funding being secured in the 2nd year to complete the build in year 2. We have a strong track record of fundraising including recently securing 5 years core costs funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and we have warm relationships that we can call on once this fundraising campaign gets activated.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a time of growth and change and an opportunity for someone to really make this role their own.
About You:
Central to this role is the ability to work according to the organisation’s core values of:
- Ambition: for young people, SLTH and ourselves as individuals
- Curiosity without judgment (about human and equine behaviours)
- Embrace difference: a variety of perspectives & life experiences are essential
- Embrace difficulty; it’s where the learning happens
- Commitment to always improving; & owning areas that improvement is required
- Respect
You are driven and ambitious, both in your personal career goals and in achieving and surpassing fundraising targets. You will also bring this ambition to your aspirations for SLTH Equine Therapy, striving for excellence and growth in all endeavours.
Experience of successfully managing capital funding appeals with a proven track record of securing significant funds from high net-worth individuals, corporate organisations and grant making organisations.
Self-motivated and able to confidently lead on fundraising projects including:
- Creating capital fundraising strategy
- Generating a capital fundraising pipeline
- Reporting efficiently on progress
The ability to proactively manage stakeholders from across SLTH to ensure all are involved and their personal networks are utilised in this campaign.
This will include:
- Working alongside the 2 CEO’s to develop a strategy and to utilise existing contacts and warm leads
- Working closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure fundraising materials and pitch decks are high quality
- Engaging staff, volunteers and supporters in the campaign
- Manage fundraising pipeline and presenting a progress updates to the board if required
- Creating a relationship with one of our HNW funders who has connections with other HNW individuals and corporations
- The Equestrian Management Agency (who support us as their partner charity and are invested in making this fundraising campaign a success)
What's in it for you:
- The opportunity to work with and learn from a friendly, flexible team of highly knowledgeable people who are passionate about the charity and its work
- Contributing to tackling youth mental health crisis – with a great team
- Benefit from investment and a genuine commitment to you, your training and career development including:
- Personal CPD budget to access further training & develop your skills
- Access to in-house training sessions in various areas of horse and human psychology
- Generous holiday allowance
- Basic Healthcare plan
Don’t feel you meet every single requirement?
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at SLTH and we’d welcome an explanation as to how you believe you would develop the skills required with training.
If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.
No agencies please.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should be no longer than one A4 page and detail how your skills match the job description, and why you feel that you would be a good fit for the role.
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This role at The Girls’ Network, will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finance, operations, HR, governance, and compliance functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring its long-term sustainability. You’ll provide expert advice to the CEO and Board, lead on business planning and risk management, and manage the Finance and Operations team to deliver efficient, high-quality internal systems and support. With a focus on continuous improvement, equity, and organisational effectiveness, this role is essential to helping The Girls’ Network grow its impact and support more girls to achieve their ambitions.
Key Activities
Leadership and Governance
- Support the organisation in reviewing and implementing improved systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- As a Senior Management Team (SMT) member, take a leading role in The Girls' Network's strategic and operational leadership.
- Provide expert support and guidance to the CEO on legal and governance duties as a charity.
- Work with the CEO and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee to set agendas and lead on producing papers for the quarterly Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings and contribute to Board papers.
- Responsible for management of the organisational risk register.
- Lead the annual business planning and reporting cycle.
- Act as lead advisor for legal compliance, managing external legal advice as needed.
- Line manage, support, and develop the Finance and Operations team.
- Represent The Girls’ Network at external events and collaborating with key stakeholders.
Finance
- Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, management accounts, budgets, and annual accounts.
- Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting.
- Oversee statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with charity and accounting standards.
- Maintain internal controls to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.
Human Resources and Working Practices
- Review HR function and establish appropriate in-house or outsourced support as required.
- Manage HR issues with internal or external advisors as needed.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of HR processes, including recruitment, induction, payroll, pensions, and staff training and development.
- Lead on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work plan in collaboration with SMT and staff groups.
- Have oversight of policy development and implementation related to The Girls’ Network operations.
IT, Facilities, and Business Support
- Oversee CRM and digital platforms to ensure effective data management and operational efficiency.
- Oversee information management strategy, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data security.
- Ensure IT infrastructure and support services are fit for purpose, working with the Office Manager and outsourced providers.
- Manage office operations, including facilities, leases, and contract reviews.
- Ensure active management and periodic review of support contracts across HR, IT, and Facilities.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential skills, knowledge and attributes
- Senior management experience, contributing to strategic leadership.
- Significant experience in staff management and development.
- Proven ability to manage and monitor budgets (£1m+ desirable).
- Strong track record of delivering objectives efficiently.
Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes
- Experience in digital transformation and optimising digital platforms for operational effectiveness.
- Experience in a similar role in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Understanding of good charity governance.
- Experience in investment management.
- Knowledge of charity funding, bidding, and reporting.
- HR management experience.
- Portfolio management
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style.
- Strong financial acumen, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and finance software (Xero desirable).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible, creative, and solutions-focused.
- Understanding of issues facing young women from the least advantaged backgrounds.
- Commitment to The Girls' Network values and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
At The Girls' Network, we value and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our sector.
Please visit our website for the candidate pack and details on how to apply.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Are you ready to step into a high profile role where you will be responsible for the growth, implementation and development of new services?
We have a new opportunity for a Service Development Manager to join our organisation and oversee our Pan and Central London Directorate.
This is a really exciting time to join the team and the next year will be filled with challenges and opportunities. We are:
- Working closely with the GLA on the Mayor’s Plan of Action to end rough sleeping by 2030 and will be transitioning our established No Second Night Out service into a network of Ending Homelessness Hubs.
- Developing a new Outreach model to respond to the increasing numbers on the street and to ensure we deliver the right intervention to the right person.
- Working with other stakeholders to re-shape the Westminster Homelessness Partnership and support the delivery of Westminster City Council’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
Key responsibilities in the role includes:
- To participate in the assessment and development and bidding for of new opportunities.
- To establish and implement new contracts. To be directly responsible for the successful implementation and startup of new teams and services.
- To provide interim service management cover as required, as part of agreed service improvement plans or in case of recruitment gaps.
- To support Regional Heads in providing local managers and teams support and assistance where management or staffing concerns or Service of Concern issues arise.
- As a development opportunity - deputising for Regional Heads/Services Director on specific tasks or short periods of absence as needed and appropriate.
- Lead the process of planning, organizing, and executing time limited projects as required by the Services Director.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience of leading a team or teams delivering services to groups of vulnerable clients and of developing successful routes away from the street for people experiencing rough sleeping.
We are looking for people who have a proven ability to complete delegated tasks and to effectively manage multiple service priorities and commissioner contacts. Someone with the energy and project management skills to successfully seize opportunities, trouble shoot problems, implement projects and ensure effective contract compliance.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to Apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing Date: 10.00 am, 22nd April 2025
Interview and assessment date: 28th April 2025
What we offer
· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
· A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
· Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £85,000 plus bonus
Contract: permanent, full-time
Location: London
An established charity that has been making a real impact for vulnerable people and households in poverty, have a unique opportunity to join their next chapter of growth.
Do you consider yourself to be naturally commercially minded? Have you provided leadership to large teams? Do you have a background in innovating services for the charity sector?
TPP are recruiting a Director of Client Partnerships (Business Development and Service Ops improvement)
The Role:
As the Director of Client Partnerships (Business Development and Service Ops improvement), you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership for driving commercial growth and ensuring effective delivery of operational services to partners.
You will be developing and executing strategies to drive commercial growth, which in turn will include maximizing business opportunities within existing client partnerships. Oversee the efficient and effective execution of operational processes, ensuring all client services are delivered to the highest standard. Work closely with internal teams to streamline operations and improve service delivery. Work across the organisation on innovation projects that help you achieve your strategic goals.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in senior leadership and commercial strategy implementation
- Experience leading large teams and managing Heads of
- Good understanding of Charity operations
- Experience working with a variety of delivery partners and developing key relationships
- Natural change manager and influencer
- Experience being involved in a variety of innovation projects across an organisation
- Demonstrable business development wins
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Sussex Emmaus is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced social exclusion or homelessness. We provide accommodation for up to 58 people, offering a home, tailored support, and the opportunity to gain skills and work opportunities through social enterprises run by the charity.
We are now recruiting a Catering Assistant Supervisor to assist the Catering Manager in the efficient and effective running of the Cafe@Emmaus and Community Kitchen. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.
This is a hands-on role where your ability to lead by example will motivate our team of resident Companions and volunteers to provide exemplary customer service and ensure Food Safety Practices are adhered to. You will be responsible for leading, supervising, and working alongside Companions assigned to the Café and Community Kitchen during operating hours. Any conduct-related matters will be addressed by the Business Manager.
For a complete job description and person specification, please download the job pack!
Duties & responsibilities
People
- To work alongside and train Companions to increase their skill base and confidence
- To organise the deployment of tasks to individuals and team members
- To train, supervise, motivate, and inspire volunteers and Companions
- To have responsibility for conflict resolution
- To ensure that all activities under supervision are engaging, enabling, empowering, and holding team members accountable
- To lead the Companions and volunteers in ensuring all stock is taken care of and not damaged and stored and merchandised appropriately
- To support the learning and skills development of Companions and volunteers
- To supervise the performance of individual team members ensuring their skills are developed to their maximum and ensuring correct procedures are followed
Café/ Community Kitchen Operation
- To ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operations of the Café and Community Kitchen
- To ensure day-to-day smooth and productive processes are being implemented to excellent standards for quality, culture, and legislative compliance
- To ensure premises Health & Safety checks and actions are complete within the identified time, and to identify new checks or actions to schedule to comply with Health & Safety requirements
- To ensure that cover for the safe operation of the Café and Community Kitchen is always sufficient
- To ensure that Food Hygiene processes are followed by all
Stock Management
- To assist the Catering Manager with daily ordering
- To assist the Catering Manager with stock take
- To ensure all goods are rotated and waste recorded accordingly
To apply, please download the job pack and upload your CV and a supporting statement showing how you meet the person specification. The deadline is 9th May. Please note we can only accept applications from people who currently hold the right to work in the UK and are unable to sponsor work visas.
To apply, please download the job pack and read it thoroughly, and upload:
- your CV
- a supporting statement showing how you meet the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Officer (Community and Events)
Salary: £16,800 per annum (£28,000 full time equivalent)
Part time: 21 hours (worked over three to four days)
Closing date: 9am on 25th April 2025
Interview dates: 30th April and 1st May 2025
Benefits: Employees are eligible for Medicash (a non-contractual benefit), 33 days paid holiday (full-time equivalent), access to Cyclescheme (for discounted bikes and accessories), and a long service award (after five years).
New Hope’s crucial work depends upon our Head Office team, which includes the following functions: HR, volunteering, finance, workforce development, fundraising and communications, maintenance, health and safety, and IT. New Hope’s Leadership Team, which oversees all operational and strategic activity, is also part of the Head Office team.
Following an increase in our community and events fundraising, we are looking to recruit for a new role developing and delivering these activities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a strong communicator, flexible and with a can-do and proactive attitude. Able to manage competing demands and projects, you will be able to work independently and as part of a small and busy fundraising and communications team. You will be a team player who thrives in an inclusive environment, ready to contribute your skills towards our shared goal of preventing homelessness and transforming lives.
You may be looking to start a career in fundraising and are keen to develop and learn from an experienced team.
This is an office based role.
Interested? Click apply and upload your CV and Cover Letter now.
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Prospectus is pleased to be supporting our client to help them recruit for a Head of Fundraising and Communications.
The organisation is a charity based in London, supporting people facing street homelessness through prevention, intervention, and recovery. The charity specialises in helping people with complex and multiple needs, including those associated with poor mental health and substance misuse.
This is a part-time, 4 days a week role paying a salary of £60,425 FTE per annum (£48,340 pro rata). The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing all fundraising streams, with overall budget responsibility to enable income generation that adds value across the organisation in line with the organisation's vision and values. You will lead the team in developing and maintaining supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention with individuals, corporate partners and some charitable trusts.
They are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Fundraising with a proven track record of successful income generation through different streams from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of delivering Individual Giving activities and strategies, including High Net Worth engagement. You will be skilled in producing engaging and inspiring copy for a wide range of prospect and donor communications.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.